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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGHT OF MATPOW | Bight of Matpow | John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane | 092 | This name applies to a small bay with shinglely beach situated upon the north side of Loch of Matpow |
| LOCH OF MATPOW | Loch of Matpow | John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane | 092 | This name applies to a good size fresh water loch situated about 1/2 mile north of Bay property of Col. [Colonel] Belfour of Shapinsay (it is likewise known as Loch of Erigarth) |
| ST CATHERINES | St. Catherines | John Forbes Schoolmaster Alexander Learmonth Millfield John Weil Samson'slane | 092 | This name applies to two small dwelling houses, built of stones one story high withe thatch roof's in good repair situated about 1/2 mile northwest of Bay & upon the north West side of the houses about a hundred yards, stands a Old store house, now used as a School for Boys & Girls, but not in connection with the School Board, the attendance at present is about 30. property of J. G. M. Heddle Esq [Esquire] of Melseter |
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